Swiss Village Buried by Glacier Avalanche, But Residents Evacuated

Blatten, Switzerland, was recently hit by a devastating glacier avalanche. The village was buried under tons of ice and rock, but thanks to a timely warning system, all 306 residents were evacuated. However, the danger isn't over. A large lake has formed behind the debris, and experts fear it could breach, flooding nearby villages. "The problem is that the river has been dammed by the avalanche, creating a lake that could overflow," explains the presenter in the video. The video also highlights the role of climate change in weakening the mountainside. While the evacuation was successful, the event underscores the growing threat of climate-related disasters. The successful evacuation, however, offers a positive note in this otherwise devastating event.